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ERTMC Hosts GREAT DAY FAM TOUR

ERTMC Hosted GREAT DAY on an East Region FAM Tour.

Maureen Lambert with the Anderson/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mike Kase, Hoosier Park, spearheaded this 3 Day FAM Tour. There were roughly 33 people traveling from Great Day to experience Indiana first hand (FAM Tour)all of the wonderful attractions in Eastern Indiana.

ERTMC (East Region Tourism Marketing Cooperative) has been in existence for 25 years. The purpose of the East Regional Marketing Cooperative, Inc. shall be to promote East Central Indiana through cooperative efforts that will heighten the members’ visibility as travel destinations, and to provide networking opportunities for its members.

3 DAY/2 NIGHT FAM TOUR – EAST CENTRAL INDIANA DAY 1

Arrive Richmond

Noon Arrive Richmond – Lunch at Firehouse BBQ and Blues – Manager/Jessica (765) 488-0312in the Historic Depot District. Address: 400 N. 8th Street – Richmond Firehouse BBQ is located in an original fire station dating back to the 1800’s.

2:15pm Arrive – Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame – Chris May (765) 529-1891 Address: 408 Trojan Lane – New Castle Visit the 14,000 square foot museum that celebrates the proud heritage of basketball in Indiana from its origins in the 1890s to the current season.

The first of its kind in the nation, EGTI prepares individuals with disabilities for employment in the hospitality, food service and healthcare support industries.EGTI trains and the hotel employs individuals with disabilities throughout the Hotel and its restaurants in various capacities.

10:15am Depart

10:30am Arrive – David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University Jill Gruwell/Muncie CVB (765) 284-2700 (no large bags in building) Address: Ball State Campus, 2021 W. Riverside Drive – Muncie Discover one of Indiana’s best art museums! The DOMA has an outstanding collection representing cultures from around the world

11:15am Depart

11:30am Arrive – National Model Aviation Museum/Academy of Model Aeronautics Jill Gruwell/Muncie CVB (765) 284-2700 Address: 5151 E. Memorial Drive – Muncie The largest collection of model aircraft in the United States. National and International model flight competitions. A box lunch will be served on site.

3:45pm Arrive – Paramount Theatre & Ballroom – Randy Hammel (765) 642-1234 Address: 1124 Meridian St – Downtown Anderson The Paramount Theatre and Ballroom is a centerpiece of arts and culture in Anderson. This theatre has been totally restored and is as breathtaking now as it was when it opened in 1929.